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Job Description
Description
Ready to make this summer unforgettable? Apply now and be a part of the City of Palo Alto's Summer Camp Adventure!
Our Mission The City of Palo Alto is on the lookout for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join our team as Seasonal Summer Camp Site Directors for the thrilling 2025 Summer Camp programs. Our mission at the Community Services Department is to create recreational programs that cater to the diverse needs of the community, fostering a positive quality of life!
The Position: As a Camp Site Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our Summer Camp programs. Working closely with Camp Coordinators, you'll lead a team of Camp Counselors and Counselors in Training (CITs) to deliver a safe and enjoyable experience for participants. Your responsibilities will include planning and leading a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, games, field trips, and sports.
Why Join Us? This role promises an engaging and rewarding experience, where you'll unleash your creativity, leadership skills, and positive energy to make this summer unforgettable for the campers and your team! If you're ready to embark on a journey of fun, growth, and community-building, apply now and be part of our vibrant summer family!
Limited Hourly Position:- Not to exceed 415 hours per fiscal year.
- Flexible work hours determined upon assignment.
We will review applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early for consideration.
Duties:- Create, implement, and lead non-competitive activities for campers.
- Provide supervision and encourage active participation.
- Enforce on-site rules to ensure a safe environment.
- Assist with In-Service Staff training and attend all necessary meetings.
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and evaluate Assistant Site Directors, Camp Counselors and CITs.
- Ensure the physical and emotional well-being of campers during all activities.
- Activate Emergency Action Plans, perform First Aid, and CPR as necessary.
- Maintain open communication with parents, staff, and the general public.
- Demonstrate high motivation, integrity, customer service, and professionalism.
Job Prerequisites:- Commitment to the entire program, including training and wrap-up.
- Attendance at Directors In-Service Training.
- Negative Tuberculosis test result.
- Successful completion of a background check.
- Previous experience as a Camp Counselor and/or Assistant Site Director.
Supplemental Information
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
This is a non-benefited position.
Closing Date/Time: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Palo Alto
Show morePalo Alto is located about 35 miles south of San Francisco; and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley” and global center of technology and innovation, is the corporate headquarters for many world-class companies and research facilities such as VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, IDEO, Tesla, and Skype. Home to Stanford University and a top-ranked public school system, Palo Alto also features beautiful and historic residential neighborhoods, vibrant shopping and retail districts.
Palo Alto has a highly educated and culturally sophisticated citizenry that is actively engaged in making a difference both locally and globally. Unique among city organizations, Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.
The birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, is a community of approximately 68,000 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Located on the mid-Peninsula between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is recognized worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technology, medicine, and green innovation. Many world-class businesses maintained or started offices here, including Amazon, Tesla, Hewlett Packard, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Rivian, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, SAP Ariba, Houzz, Varian Medical Systems, and VMware. Numerous start-ups are also at home in Palo Alto, arguably making it the startup capital of the world.
Stanford University is foundational to the history and prestige of Palo Alto, reflected in the community’s dedication to life-long learning. Stanford’s cultural and educational offerings are integral to the vibrancy and charm of Palo Alto, while the City’s exceptional K-12 school district ranks among the top public school systems in the country. With more than 50% of adult residents holding a graduate degree or higher, Palo Alto is frequently listed as one of the most educated cities in the nation.
Home to picturesque tree-lined streets, bike lanes, and historic buildings that reflect its California heritage, Palo Alto boasts a genuine sense of community and an active citizenry with strong environmental values. Beautiful neighborhoods are complemented by vibrant commercial corridors and a bustling economy with premium shopping and dining options. Excellent health care facilities, performing arts, and diverse recreational opportunities are just some of this incredibly desirable community’s cherished amenities.
Join an Award Winning Team
Palo Alto is an award-winning City recognized nationwide as innovative and well-managed. Palo Alto is one of a small number of California cities with a AAA bond rating. Recently, Palo Alto became one of the most livable cities in the U.S. by Livability.com. It's the only city to receive the Platinum Beacon Award in sustainability best practices by California’s Institute for Local Government.
We offer a variety of career paths that relate to building and improving communities. The City has fourteen departments employing 1,000 full-time staff. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and building inspectors keep us safe. Engineers and public works staff build and re-build the physical infrastructure. City planners help envision and shape future community growth. Recreation, arts and library professionals enhance community life. Utilities provides electric, gas, water, sewer and other services. Internal services departments help manage, staff, and protect the City.
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